Defense or military vehicles are automobiles used by the Armed Forces, both for ground fighting and for transportation purposes. Selected organizations have the opportunity to produce these cars, and Ashok Leyland is one of them.
It is a recognized name in the automotive industry and makes some of the best buses, trucks, light vehicles and defense vehicles.
We explore these cars produced by the Indian manufacturer ace.
Stallion: The Stallion is available in four variants: 4×4, 6×6, Gun Tower, and Light Recovery Vehicle. With a 4500 mm wheelbase, the 4 x 4 model guarantees a speed of 90 km / h. It comes with two engine options. The first, with a 160 liter X 2 fuel tank, generates 180 hp of power at 2400 rpm and a maximum torque of 660 Nm at 1600-1800 rpm. The second, with a 250 liter X 2 fuel tank, produces 230 hp of power at 2500 rpm and a maximum torque of 800 Nm at 1400-1900 rpm.
The 6 x 6 variant comes with a 4267 mm wheelbase and a top speed of 108 km / h. It produces 230 hp at 2500 rpm and 800 Nm at 1400-1900 rpm.
The Gun Tower comes with a 5 ton and 7 ton payload capacity. Important features include integral power steering, 6-speed synchromesh transmission, full air brakes, and more.
Powered by a HA57L135 (BSIII) engine, the Light Recovery Vehicle (LRV) has a 4200mm wheelbase and 360mm ground clearance. With a top speed of 92 km / h, the fuel tank capacity is 160 liters X 2.
Super Stallion: This model is also available in four variants: 4 x 4, 8 x 8, Field Artillery Tractor (FAT) and 10 x 10. Both the 4 x 4 and 8 x 8 models guarantee a maximum speed of 90 km / h. and its important features include 350/400 liters of fuel tank capacity, traction diaphragm clutch, 9-speed manual or automatic gearbox, and more.
The FAT model has a 4660mm wheelbase and 400mm ground clearance. It produces a power of 360 Hp at 2200 rpm and 1400 Nm at 1300-1500 rpm.
The optimal speed of the 10 x 10 variant is 90 km / h and the fuel tank capacity is 350 liters. The car’s specs include manual / automatic transmission, diaphragm pull clutch, dual-speed transfer case, and more.
The company also produces some special applications including multi-fuel dispenser, fire fighting truck, refrigerated truck, water tank, ambulance, snow clearing truck, and much more.